Sierah Haines
Denton,TX
Summary
Resourceful Museum Manager known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in exhibit design, collections management, and community engagement. Excel in leadership, communication, and problem-solving to effectively manage museum operations and enhance visitor experience.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Museum Manager
Explorium Denton's Children's Museum
Denton, Texas
08.2024 - Current
- Contributed to budget planning and resource allocation for museum activities, supporting operational efficiency.
- Coordinated special events and community outreach initiatives, fostering family engagement.
- Developed engaging educational content aligned with the museum mission and vision to enrich learning.
- Supervised staff and volunteers, ensuring delivery of high-quality visitor experiences.
- Negotiated contracts with external organizations for special events and exhibits, strengthening partnerships.
- Planned marketing campaigns that increased attendance at museum events through strategic outreach.
- Analyzed business performance data to forecast outcomes for upper management decision-making.
- Managed website content updates and ensured brand consistency across platforms.
- Directed social media and digital marketing strategy and initiatives to promote brand building, guest retention and revenue-focused activities.
- Collaborated with local organizations to enhance program effectiveness and reach.
- Assisted with grant writing efforts by researching available funding sources and preparing proposals.
- Engaged local community stakeholders through outreach activities, increasing awareness of organization services.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing research findings and insights.
- Curated exhibits that align with community interests and educational goals.
- Curated diverse art collections for public exhibitions and educational programs.
- Collaborated with artists and community members for innovative exhibition ideas.
- Attended networking and creative events to identify new talent and artistic works in local community.
Assistant Manager
Cork & Canvas
Huntsville, TX
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Coordinated art class schedules and event bookings, ensuring smooth operations for customers and instructors.
- Developed promotional materials that increased customer engagement and boosted attendance at events.
- Trained new staff on customer service protocols and operational procedures.
- Monitored employee attendance records, timekeeping, and payroll information.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered supplies to maintain stock availability.
- Organized community outreach events that successfully promoted artistic workshops and classes to the local community.
- Assisted in creating social media content to increase visibility of initiatives.
- Collaborated with other organizations to coordinate joint projects within the community.
- Engaged with audiences through workshops and art demonstrations.
- Created original artwork in a variety of mediums including oil, acrylic, and watercolor paints, pencils, charcoal, pastels, and markers.
- Developed new concepts for paintings or sculptures based on client requests.
- Created series of rough sketches for review, revision and approval.
- Maintained inventory of art supplies such as canvases, frames, brushes, paper.
- Led classes in community to help individuals embrace creativity and develop artistic skills.
- Instructed classes on drawing basics such as shading techniques and color theory.
- Drafted sketches for prospective projects to present to clients.
- Prepped areas and set up supplies prior to beginning artistic sessions.
- Maintained an organized studio space, ensuring a conducive environment for artistic creation.
- Managed multiple art projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and delivery.
- Managed registration processes, including attendee communication and ticketing systems.
- Developed event themes and concepts to ensure successful execution of events.
Education
Master of Arts - Art History
Texas Women's University
Denton, TX05-2028
Bachelor of Arts - 2D Studio Art
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX05-2024
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts
Lonestar College System
Cypress, TX05-2022
Skills
- Collection management
- Exhibition development
- Event coordination
- Project management
- Social media strategy
- Writing
- Digital media
- Public engagement
- Art & Design
Timeline
Museum Manager
Explorium Denton's Children's Museum
08.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager
Cork & Canvas
01.2023 - 07.2024
Master of Arts - Art History
Texas Women's University
Bachelor of Arts - 2D Studio Art
Sam Houston State University
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts
Lonestar College System